Transatlantic shipping is in the middle of a slowdown that is “a lot to do with recession fears, protectionism in the U.S. and Brexit” according to Emanuele Grimaldi, an investor in the Grimaldi shipping group. Vehicle shipping from the EU to the U.S. faces two major challenges.... Read more →
Labor disputes at major ports are starting to become an issue for global supply chains again. Dockworkers at Maersk’s terminal in Los Angeles have protested against port automation plans, while the Swedish Dockworkers Union has gone on strike at 15 ports. Strikes can have a long-term impact... Read more →